Technologies
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As the digital landscape continues to evolve, the data centre, cloud, and wider connectivity sectors are gearing up for a transformative year ahead. -
Nokia, in collaboration with SK Broadband, has implemented a quantum-secure leased line network for Korea Hydro Nuclear Power (KHNP) to enhance protection against cyber threats.
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Google has unveiled its latest quantum computing chip, Willow, a next-generation hardware unit that dramatically reduces quantum computational errors and can perform complex calculations exponentially faster than classical supercomputers.
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Viasat and Vodafone are among the big-name brands to have joined Digital Catapult’s quantum innovation accelerator, which aims to fast-track the development of practical quantum applications.
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Telefónica Germany is trailing quantum technologies to improve the performance and security of its mobile networks.
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Atos has revealed the French state is in talks to acquire the company’s Advanced Computing business in a deal that could be worth up to €625 million (US$656 million).
Forthcoming events
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Console Connect and Colt Technology Services have completed the first stage of its API-led interoperability between their global on-demand SDN platforms.
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EXA Infrastructure has embarked on a two-year overpull upgrade for its pan-European networks, starting with a key backhaul route in Spain.
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A US$5.7m dispute between the government of Tonga and satellite company Kacific is delaying moves to provide internet and phone services until the islands’ subsea cables are restored.
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Nokia is to supply IP Telecom with optical networking equipment to extend the company's data centre cloud connectivity infrastructure across metro areas in Portugal.
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NTT DOCOMO has developed an antenna system capable of creating a high-frequency mobile communication cell when a small piece of plastic is placed on top of a dielectric waveguide.
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Telenor Group has sold its 51% stake in Wave Money to the Myanmar-focused conglomerate, Yoma Strategic Holdings.
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TIM's CEO tango; Colt's data centre drive; a cable called Medusa; and Host in Ireland's Garry Connolly
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Ribbon Communications has been selected by IPS, a provider of international connectivity services, to expand its long-haul subsea data transmission capacity.
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US cable company and telco Comcast says it has taken the next step in its ambition to upgrade its customers to 10Gbps technology.
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Nokia has been selected by Wind Tre in Italy to deploy a new, high performance optical backbone.
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BT has copied Telia’s idea by setting up a “division X”, where it will concentrate work on new technologies.
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